Zephanie Dimaranan

Not to be confused with Zephaniah.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Liwag and the surname or paternal family name is Dimaranan.

Zephanie Dimaranan
Born
Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan

(2003-02-14) February 14, 2003 (age 21)
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • host
Agents
TitleThis Generation's Pop Princess
Musical career
GenresPop ballad
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitars
Years active2012–present
LabelsStar Music (2019–2022)
Republic Records (2023–present)
Member ofDivas of the Queendom (AOS)
Super Champions (AOS)
Formerly ofNew Gen Divas (ASAP)

Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan (Tagalog: [ˌsɛː.pɐˈni]; born February 14, 2003), also mononymously known as Zephanie, is a Filipino singer, actress and host. She is known as the winner of the first season of Idol Philippines.[1] Dimaranan is dubbed as "This Generation's Pop Princess" in the country by various media outlets.[2][3]

Zephanie was hailed as the "New Female Recording Artist of the Year" at the 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music and Singer of the Year in the first KUMU Livestreaming Awards. She joined the Himig 11th Edition as the interpreter of "Tinadhana Sa'Yo", which won MOR’s Choice and TFC’s Global Choice Awards.[4] As of January 2022, she has surpassed 10 million all-time streams on Spotify.[5] Her self-titled debut album “Zephanie” immediately hit No. 1 on iTunes Philippines upon release while all-tracks charted within the Top 100.[6]

Her song "Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi" was listed as one of the most successful songs released in 2020 by Star Music with a combined of over a million streams.[7] She notably was one of the 12 winners to be chosen to join the Now United bootcamp in Abu Dhabi in September 2021.[8] Dimaranan also performed a duet with Brian McFadden, member of Irish boy band Westlife during his concert in the Philippines.[9]

She is currently an artist under GMA Network, as a mainstay of the variety show, All-Out Sundays.

  1. ^ Mercado, Neil Arwin (July 28, 2019). "Zephanie Dimaranan wins 'Idol Philippines'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  2. ^ "FIRST EVER CONCERT NI ZEPHANIE, SOLD OUT!". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "The new pop princess". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Zephanie drops 11-track debut album". Manila Bulletin. January 17, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  5. ^ "Zephanie drops 11-track debut album – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "Zephanie album". Myx Global. January 7, 2022.
  7. ^ Corporation, ABS-CBN. "9 tunes that proved 2020 is a superb year for OPM | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  8. ^ "Zephanie to join Now United bootcamp in Abu Dhabi". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  9. ^ Juan, Ratziel San. "Brian McFadden responds to Westlife reunion rumors ahead of November concert". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 11, 2021.